All current and previous RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs issued by DCFS are listed below. DCFS is committed to conducting a fair, open, and transparent procurement process in accordance with state procurement laws and regulations. Vendors are invited to review the available opportunities and submit responses in accordance with the instructions and deadlines outlined in each solicitation.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) is used when the state is seeking a solution to a complex need, such as professional services, technology, or specialized equipment. Proposals are evaluated based on various criteria, including technical approach, qualifications, and price. The contract is awarded to the vendor whose proposal offers the best overall value to the state.
A Request for Information (RFI) is used when the state is gathering information about available services, products, or vendor capabilities. It is not considered a solicitation for bids. Responses to an RFI may help inform future purchasing decisions or the development of a formal RFP or RFQ.
A Request for Quotations (RFQ) is used when the state has defined the solution to a need is requesting pricing from vendors. The vendor offering the lowest price that meets all specifications may be awarded the contract.
Current Opportunities
2026
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Previous Opportunities
2026
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| Community Pathways Network RFI | DCFS issued an RFI on April 2, 2026, to identify qualified organizations interested in providing comprehensive family preservation/stabilization, prevention/early intervention, caregiver support, reunification/post-permanency support, wraparound care/case progression, and youth development services through the Community Pathways Network (CPN). The RFI is exploratory and non-binding. Responses are due May 1, 2026 |
| Pregnancy and Baby Care RFI (Second Issuance) | DCFS issued an RFI on February 10, 2026 to identify adoption agencies, maternity homes, social service organizations, and nonprofit pregnancy centers that can provide services intended to improve the pregnancy or parenting situation under the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative. This RFI is exploratory and non-binding. Responses are due February 28, 2026. |
| Pregnancy and Baby Care RFI | DCFS issued an RFI on January 20, 2026 to identify adoption agencies, maternity homes, social service organizations, and nonprofit pregnancy centers that can provide services intended to improve the pregnancy or parenting situation under the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative. This RFI is exploratory and non-binding. Responses are due February 3, 2026. |
2025
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DCFS issued an RFI on October 31, 2025 to identify solutions that can modernize its child welfare technology, and to gather information from interested vendors, stakeholders, and other entities regarding capabilities, implementation approaches, pricing models, and solutions. This RFI is exploratory and non-binding. Responses are due November 14, 2025. | |
Comprehensive Child Support Enforcement System RFI | DCFS issued an RFI on October 31, 2025 regarding the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive, all-in-one system solution that complies with all Office of Child Support Systems (OCSS) federal requirements and will modernize, enhance, or replace the current child support enforcement systems utilized by DCFS. This RFI is exploratory and non-binding. Responses are due November 14, 2025. |
Hospital-Based Paternity Program | The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Hospital-Based Paternity Program for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services was published in LESA on 9/5/2025. The RFP was also posted to LaPac on 9/5/2025. It will be advertised in the Baton Rouge Advocate, New Orleans Times-Picayune Advocate, Monroe News-Star, Shreveport Times, and Alexandria Town Talk on 9/10/2025. The RFP was cancelled in its entirety on Mar. 4, 2026 https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23422438 Supporting Documents RFP Notice of Cancellation |
| Centralized Collection Processing Unit Initiative | The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Centralized Processing Unit Initiative for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services was published in LESA on April 21, 2025. The RFP was also posted to LaPac on April 21, 2025. It was advertised in the Baton Rouge Advocate and New Orleans Advocate on April 24, 2025. Request for Proposal |
2024
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Intercept Services | The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Intercept Services for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services was published in LESA on April 18, 2024. The RFP was also posted to LaPac on April 18, 2024. It was advertised in the Baton Rouge Advocate and New Orleans Advocate on April 23, 2024. Please see the notice for information on how to access the RFP. https://service.ariba.com/Discovery.aw/ad/viewRFX?id=19443053 Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 05.21.24) |
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Family Violence Prevention and Intervention Program | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 05.09.24) Supporting Documents
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2023
| Title | Documents |
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TANF Homeless Initiative Program | Solicitations for Offers (Posted 08.08.23) Supporting Documents
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| Therapeutic Foster Care Services | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 03.13.23) Addendum 1 – Revised Term of Agreement(Posted 03.28.23) Questions and Answers (Posted 04.06.23) |
Residential Foster Care Services | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 03.17.23) No questions received (04.06.23) |
2022
| Title | Documents |
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| Transitional Living Program | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 05.05.22) Addendum 1 – Questions and Answers (Posted 05.27.22) Addendum 2 – Revised Schedule of Events and Additional Questions and Answers (Posted 06.06.22) Addendum 3 – Revised Schedule of Events and Additional Questions and Answers (Posted 06.20.22) |
| Qualified Residential Treatment Program | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 03.14.22) Supporting Documents
Question and Answers (Posted 04.05.22) |
2021
| Title | Documents |
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| Family Violence Prevention and Intervention Program | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 03.17.20) Application (Posted 03.17.20) Budget (Posted 03.17.20) |
2020
| Title | Documents |
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| Paternity Establishment and Hospital-Based Paternity Program | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 10.1.20) |
2019
| Title | Proposal Documents |
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| Alternatives to Abortion Initiative | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 09.16.19) Questions and Answers (Posted 10.02.19) |
| Homeless Initiative | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 09.16.19) |
| Genetic Testing For Child Support Enforcement and Child Welfare | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 09.09.19) Addendum 1 (Posted 10.29.19) Addendum 2 (Posted 10.29.19) Addendum 3 (Posted 11.13.19) Addendum 4 (Posted 11.13.19) |
2018
| Title | Proposal Documents |
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| Electronic Benefits Transfer | Solicitation for Proposal Questions and Answers |
| Foster Caregiver Support Organization | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 11.06.18) Questions and Answers (Posted 11.30.18) |
| Foster Caregiver Support Organization | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 10.08.18) Questions and Answers (Posted 10.22.18) Notice of Cancellation (Posted 11.5.18) |
| Centralized Payment Processing | View at doa.louisiana.gov (Posted 08.22.18) |
| Securing SSI/SSDI Benefits for Foster Children | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 07.30.18) Addendum #1 (Posted 08.14.18) Questions and Answers (Posted 08.28.18) Budget Sheet (Posted 08.28.18) Addendum #2 (Posted 09.05.18) End User Agreement (Posted 09.06.18) |
| Residential Services | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 05.25.18) Questions and Answers (Posted 06.06.18) |
| Residential & Therapeutic Foster Care Services | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 03.06.18) Questions and Answers (Posted 03.27.18) Notice of Cancellation (Posted 05.24.18) |
| Family Violence Prevention & Intervention Program | Solicitation for Offers (Posted 04.05.18) |
2017
| Title | Proposal Documents |
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| Family Violence Prevention & Intervention Program | Solicitation for Proposal (Posted 03.06.18) Questions and Answers (Posted 03.27.18) Notice of Cancellation (Posted 05.24.18) |
| Paternity Establishment and In-Hospital Based Paternity | Solicitation for Offers (Posted 04.05.18) |